Belmont Abbey College campus

credit : source | license

BAC Demographics & Diversity

  • 4/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Belmont, NC
  • 5.0 1 review
#14 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
Overview Admission Cost Majors Diversity Outcomes Salaries Location Compare Reviews Admission Calculator

Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 52%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at BAC are predominantly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 55% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Belmont Abbey College students
Race Percent of Students
White
45%
Black
22%
Hispanic
1%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
0%
International
2%
Race Unknown
28%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 19% more male students than female students enrolled at Belmont Abbey College with a gender ratio of 54% men to 46% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, BAC has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Belmont Abbey College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
54%
Women
46%
Enrollment by gender for Belmont Abbey College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
753
Women
635

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Medium

Geographic Diversity Index: 65%

BAC draws 35 percent of students from North Carolina, 58 percent from other states, and 6 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside North Carolina, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Belmont Abbey College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
35%
Out of State
58%
Foreign
6%
Unknown Location
1%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$63,374 per year

26% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,388
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 35.6%
Part-time undergraduates 6.8%

Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to Belmont Abbey College often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197984.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026